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Bitcoin and crypto markets react to global $17.3 trillion oil shock
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Global markets face disruption amid $17.3 trillion oil shock warning

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CryptoWire, LONDON: Global financial markets are navigating renewed turbulence after warnings of a potential $17.3 trillion oil price shock that could reverberate across energy, currency, and digital asset sectors. The alert follows heightened geopolitical tension in South...
US crude stockpile surge and OPEC+ supply hike push Brent down 3%
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US crude stockpile surge and OPEC+ supply hike push Brent down 3%

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Brent crude prices declined nearly 3% on Wednesday, rebounding slightly from a three-year low as U.S. crude stockpiles rose more than expected, adding pressure on oil markets already grappling with OPEC+ plans to increase production...
Crude extends gains amid OPEC+ uncertainty and weaker U.S. dollar
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Crude extends gains amid OPEC+ uncertainty and weaker U.S. dollar

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Oil prices continued their upward trend, settling above $72 per barrel amid ongoing supply uncertainty and a weak dollar, which made dollar-denominated commodities more attractive to investors. The rise marked the third consecutive session of gains...
Oil prices rise to highest levels since October on tightening US stockpiles
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Oil prices rise to highest levels since October on tightening US stockpiles

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Oil prices surged in the first trading session of 2025, marking the highest levels since October, as U.S. crude stockpiles registered another decline and technical indicators pointed to stronger short-term demand. West Texas Intermediate (WTI)...
Saudi Arabia’s non-oil economy grows 4.9% in second quarter of 2024
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Saudi Arabia’s non-oil economy grows 4.9% in second quarter of 2024

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MENA Newswire News Desk: Saudi Arabia’s non-oil activities surged by 4.9% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2024, propelled by robust growth in the financial and insurance sectors, according to the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT)....
OPEC secretary general advocates for integrated energy approach
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OPEC secretary general advocates for integrated energy approach

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In a statement released Wednesday, Haitham Al Ghais, the Secretary-General of OPEC, addressed common misconceptions about the competition between oil and electrification, emphasizing the collaborative role petroleum plays across various sectors. Al Ghais highlighted the...
Global oil dynamics shift as OPEC+ agrees on 2 million bpd cut
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Global oil dynamics shift as OPEC+ agrees on 2 million bpd cut

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In a pivotal move, OPEC+ members, responsible for over 40% of global oil supply, have agreed to substantial voluntary production cuts for early next year. The decision, led by Saudi Arabia's commitment to maintain its...
Nasdaq falls as oil prices soar amid concerns of inflation and recession
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Nasdaq falls as oil prices soar amid concerns of inflation and recession

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The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.6% on Monday as oil prices soared amid concerns of inflation and a looming recession. The S&P 500 remained mostly flat after a lower open, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average...